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Celebrating 50 years of UK Offshore Oil and Gas

Produced in 2015, this short animation celebrates 50 years of exploration for oil and gas on the UK continental shelf and the production that has been achieved over 40 years. It gives a potted history of oil and gas development in the UK, highlights the sector’s significant contribution to British jobs, skills, technology and energy security and underlines the industry’s potential to remain a driving force in Britain’s economy for decades to come.

Working for Britain: The UK Oil and Gas Industry

This short film, produced in 2011, focuses on the industry’s technology and engineering achievements, promotes the sector’s role in energy security and rebalancing the economy and highlights the significant remaining production and export potential.